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• Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day show returns after COVID-19 hiatus with theme 'I love my language'

  More than 30 artists will take the stage on the Place des Festivals on June 23 for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day holiday show, which will return to Montreal after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.

  

• New mural remembers Fredy Villanueva, killed by a Montreal police officer

  A new mural depicting Fredy Villanueva, who was killed by a Montreal police officer in 2008, has been unveiled.

  

• Montreal's St-James hotel, known for its A-list guests, closes after two decades

  A luxury hotel in Montreal's Old Port, known for its A-list guests and lavish rooms, is closed for good.

  

• Montreal's Arcade Fire announce 2022 world tour, with stops in Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver

  Following Friday's release of their sixth album "We," Montreal band Arcade Fire announced a world tour marked for later this year.

  

• St-Henri jazz fest aims to highlight neighbourhood's rich musical history

  There's a new jazz fest coming to Montreal. All this week, local and international emerging jazz talent pays tribute to the icons of the city's Southwest borough at the St-Henri jazz fest.

• National Assembly pays tribute to violinist Angele Dubeau

  The National Assembly paid tribute on Tuesday to violinist Angele Dubeau, to mark the 25th anniversary of the creation of the ensemble La Pieta.

• Step inside Van Gogh’s masterpieces at new exhibit

  A new exhibit designed entirely in Montreal is offering a modern perspective on the timeless Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh.

• Montreal to install 50,000-pound ring in its downtown core

  Ivanhoe Cambridge announced that it will install a 50,000-pound stainless steel ring in the heart of Montreal's downtown in June.

• Quebec artists' fees increased for the first time in 23 years

  Artists who reach out to elementary and high school students are getting their first fee increase in 23 years, and it's substantial.

• Amazon taps Jamie Lee Curtis to produce new comedy series about Quebec maple syrup heist

  Amazon Studios is teaming up with Hollywood actress and filmmaker Jamie Lee Curtis to produce a new comedy series based on the most Canadian heist ever.

• Director Jean-Marc Vallee died of natural causes: Quebec coroner

  A coroner's report into the death of renowned Quebec filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallee concluded he died of a sudden heart attack at his cottage east of Quebec City on Christmas Day.

• Grammys: Montreal's Yannick Nezet-Seguin scores best orchestral performance

  Montreal conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin was among multiple Canadian Grammy winners on Sunday, bringing home the award for best orchestral performance.